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Neo-Nazi SWATters Target Dozens of Journalists  Krebs on SecurityNearly three dozen journalists at a broad range of major publications have been targeted by a far-right group that maintains a Deep Web database listing the …

Dem presidential hopeful Harris urges union for Detroit security officers  The Detroit NewsDemocratic U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris of California stood with Bedrock security officers in Detroit demanding union rights in a “city that was built by wo…

US compliments Guatemala for security cooperation  The Spokesman-ReviewThe acting head of the Homeland Security Department praised Guatemala on Wednesday for what he said was cooperation to tighten immigration security.

Penn State IT recommends Mac users update Zoom to avoid security vulnerability  Penn State NewsAlthough Zoom has recently installed a fix for a security vulnerability, Penn State Information Technology recommends that Mac users who have not u…

NIST Recommends Tightened DoD Contractor Security « Breaking Defense – Defense industry news, analysis and commentary  Breaking DefenseAn interconnected ecosystem of primes, subs, suppliers, and partners mean one weak link can bring down the …

Woman Records Incompetent Security Guards who Falsely Accuse her of Shoplifting  News MavenThe security guards told her she could not record as they detained her in a back room but she continued recording. A pair of Kohl’s department store se…

Woman Records Incompetent Security Guards who Falsely Accuse her of Shoplifting  News MavenThe security guards told her she could not record as they detained her in a back room but she continued recording. A pair of Kohl’s department store se…

Hackers steal 7.5 terabytes of data from Russian security agency  Big ThinkThe data included information about several ongoing Russian projects, including operations to deanonymize Tor and scrape data from social media users.

Consider security rules when flying with cremated remains  SF GateDALLAS (AP) — Imagine flying your mother’s ashes home and instead finding them spilled in your checked suitcase. A few travelers have shared horror stories …

Consider security rules when flying with cremated remains  Star TribuneImagine flying your mother’s ashes home and instead finding them spilled in your checked suitcase.

Consider security rules when flying with cremated remains  SFGateDALLAS (AP) — Imagine flying your mother’s ashes home and instead finding them spilled in your checked suitcase. A few travelers have shared horror stories …

#ProposingWhileBlack: Manager Fired, Security Team Replaced After Interrupting Wedding Proposal With Racial Profiling  The RootAfter being accused of racially profiling a black couple during their wedding proposal, several Angry Orchard emplo…

MGM changing security uniforms after Holocaust imagery complaint  Las Vegas Review-JournalThe yellow shirts, which have a six-point star, are one of the uniforms used by MGM’s security team, including some employees at Las Vegas properties.

Consider security rules when flying with cremated remains  Yahoo FinanceA few travelers have shared horror stories about trying to carry the cremated remains of a family member to a final resting spot or to be scattered in a special …

Orthodox Jewish woman to head National Security Agency’s new cybersecurity section  JTA News(JTA) — An Orthodox Jewish woman has been tapped to head the National Security Agency’s new Cybersecurity Directorate. Anne Neuberger of Baltimore has…

Centcom to Host Maritime Security Force Generation Conference  Department of DefenseU.S. Central Command will host a maritime security force generation conference for the Persian Gulf, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said. The effor…

Russia / Mideast Intel: Why Russia is calling for rethinking Gulf security  Al-MonitorOn Tuesday, Russia’s presidential envoy for the Middle East and African countries and Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov laid out Russia’s proposal fo…

VPN security flaws could open up your network to attacks  TechRadarNew security flaws discovered in three popular corporate VPN tools by researchers at Devcore could allow attackers to steal confidential information directly …

APT-doxing group exposes APT17 as Jinan bureau of China’s Security Ministry  ZDNetIntrusion Truth’s previous two exposes — for APT3 and APT10 — resulted in DOJ charges. Will this one as well?

Angry Orchard fires manager, security guards after couple claims they were racially profiled at cider brewery  Fox NewsAngry Orchard has confirmed the termination of a manager at its New York cider-making facilities, as well as multiple membe…

Charges dropped against Baltimore security guard accused of rape, posing as a police officer  Baltimore SunRape charges were dismissed on Wednesday against a University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center security guard accused of posing as a pol…

Mexico helicopter crash kills four, including state security chief  ReutersA top Mexico state security official was among four killed in a helicopter crash in Mexico on Wednesday that was likely due to bad weather, Michoacan Gov.

‘Deadly environment’ plus ‘political and social’ obstacles hinder Ebola fight in DR Congo, Security Council hears  UN NewsThe problems of eradicating Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are not only medical, but also linked “to a va…

Can industry help make FedRAMP security evaluations less painful?  Federal TimesThe General Services Administration announced a new challenge July 24 aimed at improving the security authorization process for cloud *service* providers …

US security adviser Bolton urges South Korea to mend ties with Japan  Nikkei Asian ReviewSEOUL — U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton pushed South Korea Wednesday to tamp down its feud with Japan, encouraging Was.

Perch Security’s MDR and SOC Strategy for MSP Partners  MSSP AlertPerch Security, which offers co-managed threat detection and response (MDR) services, has a growing base of MSP (managed IT *service* provider) partners, …

Police arrest burglar after resident spots intruders on security camera, LBPD says • Long Beach Post News  Long Beach PostPolice said the resident called to say he’d used his cell phone to look at his home’s security camera footage and saw tw…

GSA Launches FedRAMP Ideation Challenge  HSTodayAlthough agencies are adopting secure cloud technologies at record-high levels, challenges remain within the FedRAMP process and across FISMA.

Security upgrades in store for Miller Co. Courthouse  ArkLaTexHomepageWednesday marked the beginning of increased security measures at the Miller County Courthouse.

Why the WhatsApp Security Flaw Should Make Enterprise IT Nervous  Data Center KnowledgeThe vulnerability is a reminder that apps on your employee’s phones represent a huge attack surface for your enterprise network.

Here’s An Affordable, High-Quality Home Security System — No Subscription Needed  ForbesThis home security system makes yours look either inept or overpriced.

Sheriff broke courthouse security rules in high-profile PFA case, commissioners say  PennLiveYork County Sheriff Richard Keuerleber is under scrutiny for allowing a man scheduled for a court appearance in a protection-from-abuse-order case to…

How to perform security audits on Ubuntu server with OpenSCAP  TechRepublicAre your Linux server patches up to date? Find out with OpenSCAP.

Grand Rapids schools security team helps city monitor park safety  MLive.comGRAND RAPIDS, MI – The Grand Rapids Public Schools Department of Public Safety this summer has been helping the city with efforts to bolster park safety.

Global Cyber Security Markets to 2025 – Growing Use of Cloud-Based Security Solutions  GlobeNewswireDublin, July 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Cyber Security Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Component, By Security Type, By S…

Global Cyber Security Markets to 2025 – Growing Use of Cloud-Based Security Solutions  GlobeNewswireDublin, July 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Cyber Security Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Component, By Security Type, By S…

US compliments Guatemala for security cooperation  Washington PostWASHINGTON — The acting head of the Homeland Security Department praised Guatemala on Wednesday for what he said was cooperation to tighten …

US compliments Guatemala for security cooperation  Star TribuneThe acting head of the Homeland Security Department praised Guatemala on Wednesday for what he said was cooperation to tighten immigration security.

White House: Google’s work in China is not a security risk  EngadgetEarlier this month, Facebook board member and billionaire investor Peter Thiel accused Google of working with China’s government. Today, The Wall Street …

F-Secure Safe (for Mac) Review & Rating  PCMagF-Secure Safe for Mac gets high marks from two independent antivirus testing labs. It offers simple multi-device parental control, but it can’t match the rich feature …

Microsoft Seriously Beefs Up Security in Windows Server 2019  PCMagThere’s no question that when it comes to security, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 has come a long way since the first days of this venerable platform, when my …

Duo’s Wendy Nather to talk security at TC Sessions: Enterprise  TechCrunchWhen it comes to enterprise security, how do you move fast without breaking things? Enter Duo’s Wendy Nather, who will join us at TC Sessions: Enterprise in …

Cutter Bertholf’s Indo-Pac Deployment Highlighted Coast Guard’s National Security Role  USNI NewsOn its recent Indo-Pacific patrols, the Coast Guard cutter USCGC Bertholf (WSML-750) thwarted illegal oil and coal shipments that violated of U.N…

VideoLAN says VLC security flaw is fixed  PC GamerUpdate 7/24: VideoLAN took to Twitter earlier this morning to clarify that the security issue discovered by CERT-Bund is not as severe as reported. VideoLAN …

Tinder’s new personal security feature can protect LGBTQ+ users in hostile nations  TechCrunchA new security feature rolling out on Tinder will help to protect LBGTQ+ users who travel to dozens of nations, which still criminalize same-sex act…

Add an outdoor wireless security camera to your home for $48  CNETIt’s a no-brand, but it includes free-rolling cloud storage and a rechargeable battery. Plus: Two sweet bonus deals!

Security Chiefs Warn of Breaches Through Long-Lifespan Devices  The Wall Street JournalAs internet-connected devices proliferate, chief information security officers worry about how long they are likely to stick around.

Security Chiefs Warn of Breaches Through Long-Lifespan Devices  Wall Street JournalAs internet-connected devices proliferate, chief information security officers worry about how long they are likely to stick around.

U.S. sees European maritime security effort in Gulf as ‘complementary’  ReutersThe United States believes a proposed European initiative to bolster maritime security in the Gulf would complement ongoing U.S. efforts there instead of being …

U.S. sees European maritime security effort in Gulf as ‘complementary’  ReutersThe United States believes a proposed European initiative to bolster maritime security in the Gulf would complement ongoing U.S. efforts there instead of being …

U.S. sees European maritime security effort in Gulf as ‘complementary’  ReutersThe United States believes a proposed European initiative to bolster maritime security in the Gulf would complement ongoing U.S. efforts there instead of being …

China: US an ‘initiator’ of security concerns, undermines global security with ‘power politics’  Fox NewsChina accused the United States on Wednesday of undermining global stability with unilateral policies and “power politics” as the Defense…

Phishing Attacks on the Rise, 25% Increase in Threats Evading Security  Xtelligent Healthcare MediaSecurity leaders have seen a 25 percent increase in phishing emails that make it through traditional security tools to reach the inbox; one in …

VideoLAN denies VLC Media Player has a major security flaw  TrustedReviewsThe popular VLC Media Player has a critical security flaw and its not yet been patched. A fix is currently being worked on by VLC’s parent company VideoLan.

CyberGhost VPN review: More than just VPN, an all-in-one security kit  ZDNetIf you’re looking for a solid VPN with a bunch of extra security features, you may want to look at our in-depth review of CyberGhost VPN.

China accuses US of undermining global security in defence white paper  South China Morning PostBeijing sets marked new tone in first position paper since 2015 military reform, with cooperation out in favour of antagonism and complaint.

China accuses US of undermining global security in defence white paper  South China Morning PostBeijing sets marked new tone in first position paper since 2015 military reform, with cooperation out in favour of antagonism and complaint.

Mueller’s big day will likely address election security  PoliticoBarr talks encryption — Decentralized elections: Good or bad for security?

VLC developer debunks reports of ‘critical security issue’ in open source media player  The Daily Swig’If you report a security issue, at least update your Linux distribution’. Widespread reports of a ‘critical security issue’ that supposedly…

Treasury Secretary Finds No Security Concerns With Google Work in China  The Wall Street JournalTreasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he and President Trump have found no national-security concerns about work Google is doing in China, a rebu…

No school security compliance problems here, Pasco superintendent tells board  Tampa Bay TimesPasco County schools meet all the state’s safety, security and mental health laws implemented after the February 2018 Parkland school shooting massa…

When it comes to the IoT, Wi-Fi has the best security  Network WorldIt’s easy to dismiss good ol’ Wi-Fi’s role in internet of things networking. But Wi-Fi has more security advantages than other IoT networking choices.

U.S. Department of Justice holding security training for houses of worship  NBC MontanaThe U. S. Department of Justice is holding a training session on protecting houses of worship and churches in Missoula. Federal experts will train religiou…

‘Racist’ security guards ruin marriage proposal by accusing couple of theft  Sky NewsCathy-Marie Hamlet’s fiance was popping the question when he was accused of stealing a T-shirt at the Angry Orchard in New York.

Check Point Introduces Record Breaking Security Gateways  GlobeNewswireTwo new 16000 model and 26000 turbo security gateways break our records of over 300 Gbps of Firewall throughput and 30 Gbps of Gen V advanced threat …

Puyallup ballot to include $273 million tax proposal to upgrade security at high schools  Seattle TimesThe Puyallup School Board will ask district voters in November to approve a $273 million construction bond to modernize high schools with i…

Facebook fined $5 billion by FTC, must update and adopt new privacy, security measures  USA TODAYFacebook must adopt new protections for data users share on the social network and pay a record-breaking $5 billion fine as part of a settlement …

Facebook fined $5 billion by FTC, must update and adopt new privacy, security measures  USA TODAYFacebook must pay a record-breaking $5 billion fine as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, by far the largest penalty ever im…

Five car accessories that security buffs shouldn’t overlook – Autoblog  AutoblogThese five car accessories can take your security game from good to great.

Security company reports vulnerability in VLC, but it’s already patched  Boing BoingVLC, the exceptional open-source media player that pretty much runs on everything, has been one of the first programs I install on a new computer or …

As Dallas Cowboys’ camp begins, Jason Garrett’s job security is under watch – Dallas Cowboys Blog- ESPN  ESPNThe head coach is unsigned beyond this season despite coming off a playoff appearance, adding urgency to his quest for a deep postsea…

Thinking Security: Strategic Concerns Regarding Conflict with Iran – by Adam Silverman  The Ark Valley VoiceAs tensions remain high between the US, some regional allies, and Iran, there are several strategic concerns and considerations regard…

Hiscox Offers New Security Product for Ships Seized by Nation States  Insurance JournalSpecialist insurer Hiscox has developed a new security product designed to help protect shipping targeted by nation states. Called “Malicious Vessel.

The Early Edition: July 24, 2019  Just SecuritySignup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. Before the start of business, Just Security provides a curated summary of up-to-the-minute developments …

Bicycle officers, security guard save man after fiery crash into downtown Dallas building  FOX 4 NewsA driver was rescued after crashing into a Downtown Dallas building overnight. The quick actions of first responders likely saved his life.

VLC Disputes ‘Critical’ Security Flaw Claim Made Against It  Interesting EngineeringThe ‘critical’ security flaw reportedly affects Windows, Linux and Unix version, but not macOS. VLC representatives say the reports are fake news. It’s up to …

Equifax’s data breach disaster: Will it change executive attitudes toward security?  CSO OnlineEquifax announced on Monday that it has agreed to a record-breaking settlement related to its massive 2017 data breach, which exposed the personal …

Amazon announces brand new Blink XT2 security camera system  digitalspy.comLooking for a powerful new security system to protect your home or property this summer? Amazon just dropped a brand new edition of the Blink XT2 system that …

Smart home security technology has perks, problems  KTAR.comBy now, you may have received your Amazon Prime Day purchases, which could include smart home security gadgets. But they come with perks and problems.

Amazon brings the Blink XT2 security cam to the UK  Pocket-lintAmazon has finally announced the Blink XT2 security camera for the UK – it’s available now from the etailer and will be available from Argos in the coming.

Just Security’s Post-Mueller Report Coverage  Just SecurityFormer Special Counsel Robert Mueller will appear today before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees in televised hearings expected to draw a …

Travel Security [from J4vv4D]  Dark ReadingDo you travel to dangerous places, like Information Security Conferences?

5 IoT Security Conferences You Don’t Want to Miss  Security IntelligenceIf you’re a CISO, you should consider attending an IoT security conference to learn from the leaders in the field about how to integrate IoT security into your threat …

Erdogan: Turkey determined to ‘eradicate any threat’ to security | Kathimerini  www.ekathimerini.comTurkey is determined to “eradicate any threat” to its integrity as well as the peace and security of its citizens, President Recep Tayyip Erdo…

The U.S. and Europe are pursuing sharply different plans for patrols in the Persian Gulf  The Washington PostDUBAI — During a flare-up in tensions in the Persian Gulf in recent weeks, at least two tankers have been seized by Iranian forces wh…

Apple’s July patchfest fixes bugs in multiple products  Naked SecurityApple released fixes for various products this week, including one for a bug that has been public with proof-of-concept code for two months.

Facebook admits to Messenger Kids security hole  Naked SecurityFacebook was red-faced this week after admitting to a loophole in its child-focused Messenger Kids system. The company was found apologizing to parents via …

More security guards coming to Detroit Public Schools  WXYZ DetroitThe Detroit Public Schools Community District is making a big change to how security is handled in its schools.

Privacy and security swamped by Congress’s conflicting cryptocurrency concerns  American Enterprise InstituteView related *content*: Innovation, Technology and Innovation. Last week was Libra week in Congress. Both the Senate Banking Committe…

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Network defenders have 365 days to secure sites and systems  The Daily SwigThere’s one year to go until the Summer Olympics opening ceremony. Security teams will need 20/20 vision ahead of the world’s biggest sporting event.

Indigenous Food Security is Dependent on Food Sovereignty  Civil EatsNew research shows that hunting, fishing, and foraging for traditional Native foods help nourish tribal members—but first they need access to their ancestral …

Tech Nation’s cyber security cohort: SE Labs’ company profile  Information AgeWith data breaches occurring regularly, companies need prevention, protection and investigation tools to combat the threat. SE Labs can help.

WikiLeaks, Julian Assange and Decoding the National Security Commentariat  CounterPunchThe Fourth Estate, that historical unelected grouping of society’s scrutineers, has become something of a rabble, and, as a confederacy of strewn dunces an…

The security of machine learning  Naked SecurityArtificial intelligence and machine learning are persistently in the headlines with rich debate over its next advances. Will cybercriminals further leverage machine …

Security cam catches kid in stinky situation while hiding from police  KomandoA homeowner in Oregon recently caught a low-speed cop chase on his Nest security camera. The video starts with a kid racing onto his driveway and jumping …

Security cam catches kid in stinky situation while hiding from police  KomandoA homeowner in Oregon recently caught a low-speed cop chase on his Nest security camera. The video starts with a kid racing onto his driveway and jumping …

Cristiano Ronaldo jumps into a security guard  AS EnglishDuring the pre-season match between Juventus and Tottenham guards rushed to deal with an impromptu invader, and Cristiano decided to get involved.

Remote Access Solutions: Which is the Most Secure?  Security BoulevardGiving third parties remote access to your network is often a necessary part of doing business. However, it comes with inherent risks.

Don’t choose national security over human rights and privacy, information commissioner warns  The GuardianMaking a choice between crime-fighting and human rights is a false dichotomy, Sven Bluemmel says.

China’s Huawei Faces New Allegations Over Cyber Security  ForbesThe technological giant Huawei is facing *fresh* allegations in the Czech Republic over the potential cyber security threat due to the company’s supposed close …